O antigo piloto de Fórmula 1, Stirling Moss, morreu este domingo com 90 anos de idade, vítima de uma infeção pulmonar, que o afetava desde 2016.
O desaparecimento do lendário piloto foi já lamentado por pilotos e equipas de Fórmula 1 através das redes sociais.
Lewis Hamilton, hexacampeão da F1, lembrou que vai sentir a falta de Moss.
Today we say goodbye to Sir Stirling Moss, the racing legend. I certainly will miss our conversations. I am truly grateful to have had these special moments with him. Sending my prayers and thoughts to his family. May he rest in peace🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/SDUAqxENHk
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) April 12, 2020
Para a Mercedes, a equipa de Lewis Hamilton, a Fórmula 1 perdeu não apenas uma das suas referências, mas um grande cavalheiro.
Today, the sporting world lost not only a true icon and a legend, but a gentleman. The Team and the Mercedes Motorsport family have lost a dear friend. Sir Stirling, we’ll miss you. pic.twitter.com/XEsDf68A7r
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) April 12, 2020
Já a britânica McLaren lembrou que a equipa vai sentir a falta de Sir Stirling Moss. Um piloto talentoso e um grande cavalheiro que deixa uma incrível marca de grandeza na história do automobilismo internacional.
All at McLaren mourn the passing of a legend of our sport, Sir Stirling Moss. A prodigious competitor, supremely talented racer, and consummate gentleman, he leaves an indelible mark of greatness on the history of international motorsport. Our condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/c3vdzTuFgN
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) April 12, 2020
Já a Aston Martin fez questão em lembrar o falecimento de um dos maiores pilotos da Grã-Bretanha, Sir Stirling Moss.
Aston Martin is sad to record the passing of one of Britain’s greatest racing drivers, Sir Stirling Moss.
— Aston Martin Racing (@AMR_Official) April 12, 2020
A legendary sportsman and gentleman, our thoughts go to Lady Moss, his family and his many fans worldwide. pic.twitter.com/HnypW4E7Wc
Outra equipa britânica, a Williams, lembrou que a F1 perdeu uma das suas maiores lendas.
A true icon of our sport.
— ROKiT WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) April 12, 2020
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family & friends.
Rest in peace, Sir Stirling Moss ❤️ pic.twitter.com/kaqA2zXbAW
Para o presidente da Federação Internacional do Automóvel (FIA), Stirling Moss é uma verdadeira lenda do desporto motorizado
Very sad day. Stirling Moss left us after a long fight. He was a true legend in motor sport and he will remain so forever. My thoughts go out to his wife Suzie, his family, his friends #Stirling #F1 pic.twitter.com/6nRz0irtrl
— Jean Todt (@JeanTodt) April 12, 2020
Já para a Ferrari, Moss foi um adversário formidável. Uma verdadeira lenda e uma pessoa maravilhosa.
RIP Sir Stirling. A true legend and a wonderful person. To Scuderia Ferrari, he was a formidable opponent.
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) April 12, 2020
Our thoughts are with his wife, family and friends. pic.twitter.com/MbshEwJuxq
Por seu lado Mario Andretti, campeão do mundo de F1 em 1978, lembrou que perdeu um amigo, o seu herói e um homem amado por todos.
Just heard the very sad news my dear friend Stirling Moss has died. He was my hero and such a kind man beloved by everyone. He was a true giant in our sport and will be missed forever. My deepest sympathy to his devoted wife Suzie. Rest in peace, Racer.
— Mario Andretti (@MarioAndretti) April 12, 2020